The Hymnal ‎#403

403. Thou art my hiding-place, O Lord

Thou art my hiding-place, O Lord,
In thee I put my trust;
Encouraged by thy holy word,
A feeble child of dust:
I have no argument beside,
I urge no other plea;
And 'tis enough my Savior died,
My Savior died for me.

When storms of fierce temptation beat,
And furious foes assail,
My refuge is the mercy-seat,
My hope within the veil.
From strife of tongues and bitter words
My spirit flies to thee:
Joy to my heart the thought affords,
My Savior died for me.

Mid trials heavy to be borne,
When mortal strength is vain,
A heart with grief and anguish torn,
A body racked with pain,
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Ah! what could give the sufferer rest,
Bid every murmur flee,
But this, the witness in my breast
That Jesus died for me?

Text Information

• First Line: Thou art my hiding-place, O Lord
• Author: Thomas Raffles (1833)
• Meter: C.M.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Visitation; Parochial Missions

Tune Information

• Name: ELIM
• Composer: William H. Callcott (1867)
• Meter: C.M.D.
• Incipit: 33343 25112 3465
• Key: E Major